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Canon FD 135mm f/2 Lens

The Canon 135mm f/2 is a 135mm f/2 lens designed for Canon FD mount cameras. Used copies start from $388.62 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Canon FD 135mm f/2 Lens

Canon FD 135mm f/2 Lens

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Canon FD 135mm f2 Lens

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Product Highlights

  • Fast f/2 aperture for low-light shooting
  • 135mm medium telephoto focal length
  • Canon FD mount compatibility
  • Vintage optical design with manual focus

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Lens Overview — Canon 135mm f/2

The Canon FD 135mm f/2 is a manual focus telephoto prime lens built for the Canon FD mount system. With a focal length of 135mm and a maximum aperture of f/2, this lens sits firmly in telephoto territory while offering a notably fast maximum aperture for its class. It covers a full frame image circle, making it compatible with the full sensor or film area of the cameras it was designed for.

Focus is entirely manual, with no autofocus or image stabilization on board — a characteristic of the FD system era that modern shooters should factor into their workflow. The lens accepts 72mm filters, which is a reasonably large filter thread reflecting the fast f/2 aperture front element. Weighing in at 730g, it has a solid, substantial feel consistent with its optical design.

Today, the Canon FD 135mm f/2 attracts both vintage FD-mount Canon film camera users and adapted-lens enthusiasts who pair it with mirrorless bodies using third-party FD adapters. Its combination of a 135mm focal length and f/2 aperture makes it an interesting option for portrait, event, and available-light work where a fast telephoto prime is needed.

Key Features — Canon 135mm f/2

135mm f/2 Aperture: A fast f/2 maximum aperture at 135mm is uncommon, allowing for strong subject separation and usable exposure in low ambient light.

Full Frame Coverage: Designed to cover a full 35mm image circle, making it compatible with full-frame film bodies and adapted full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Canon FD Mount: Built for the Canon FD mount system, compatible with Canon A, F, and T-series film cameras and adaptable to modern mirrorless bodies via third-party adapters.

Manual Focus Only: Fully manual focus operation with no autofocus mechanism, requiring hands-on control that suits deliberate shooting styles and cinema-style focus pulling.

72mm Filter Thread: The 72mm front filter thread accommodates standard circular filters, sized to match the large front element needed for the f/2 aperture.

Telephoto Prime Design: A fixed 135mm focal length provides a consistent angle of view well-suited to portrait, event, and available-light telephoto work.

Lens Specifications — Canon 135mm f/2

Canon 135mm f/2 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesPortrait, Landscape, Creative Effects
Lens TypePrime
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length135mm
Maximum Aperturef/2
Camera SystemDSLR
Lens MountCanon FD
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual Focus
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread72mm

Description — Canon 135mm f/2

The Canon FD 135mm f/2 is a prime telephoto lens built for the Canon FD mount, covering a full frame image circle. With a fixed focal length of 135mm and a maximum aperture of f/2, it offers a fast aperture for a lens in the telephoto range. Focus is manual only, with no autofocus capability.

The lens features a 72mm filter thread, accommodating a wide range of standard screw-in filters. Weighing 730g, it is a solidly constructed piece of glass that reflects the build quality associated with Canon's FD-era professional lineup. There is no image stabilization, so a steady hand or support is advisable when shooting handheld.

This lens is well suited to Canon FD film camera users and to those who adapt legacy glass to modern mirrorless systems using third-party FD mount adapters.

Pros — Canon 135mm f/2

  • ✓Fast f/2 maximum aperture for a 135mm telephoto prime
  • ✓Full frame coverage suits the largest film and sensor formats
  • ✓72mm filter thread provides broad compatibility with standard filter systems

Cons — Canon 135mm f/2

  • ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support
  • ✗No image stabilization, which can be challenging at 135mm in handheld situations
  • ✗At 730g, the lens adds noticeable weight to a camera kit

Videos — Canon 135mm f/2

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Manuals & Guides

Frequently Asked Questions — Canon 135mm f/2

Does this lens support autofocus?+
No. The Canon FD 135mm f/2 is a manual focus lens only, as indicated in its specifications. There is no autofocus motor or electronic communication with the camera body.
What cameras is this lens compatible with natively?+
This lens uses the Canon FD mount and is natively compatible with Canon FD-mount film cameras. It is not electronically or mechanically compatible with Canon EF or RF mount cameras without a third-party adapter.
Does this lens have image stabilization?+
No. The specifications confirm that image stabilization is not present on this lens. Shooters should account for camera shake when shooting handheld at 135mm.
What filter size does this lens use?+
The Canon FD 135mm f/2 has a 72mm filter thread, so any standard 72mm screw-in filters will fit.
Will this lens cover a full frame sensor?+
Yes. The specifications list the lens format as Full Frame, meaning it is designed to cover the full frame image circle.
How heavy is this lens?+
The Canon FD 135mm f/2 weighs 730g according to the specifications, which is a substantial but typical weight for a fast telephoto prime of this design era.

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